Overview of positions, knowledge and projects
The project summary provides you with a concise overview of my professional career, my qualifications and my previous positions. It gives you a transparent insight into my professional expertise and the experience I have gained in various projects and roles.
Project: Microsoft Azure solutions for global data distribution
Volkswagen Group
Period: Jan. 2018 – Apr. 2025 · 7 years 4 months
Roles & responsibilities:
As an experienced product manager, product owner and solution architect, I assumed overall responsibility for the design, development and implementation of Microsoft Azure solutions.
Core competencies & technology focus:
My expertise lies in providing solutions for the global distribution of assets and large amounts of data via video streaming and uploads.
My focus is on:
- Strategic management: Leading international development teams and advising specialist departments on the optimal alignment of system applications.
- Architecture & design: Analysing, designing and coordinating the organisational environment of system applications.
- Evaluation & selection: Comprehensive evaluation of alternative concepts from a technical, architectural and business perspective. Analysing and selecting key software components and planning their deployment.
- Quality assurance & acceptance: Carrying out tests and acceptances in close cooperation with the specialist departments.
- IT security: Coordinating IT security reviews and managing penetration tests to ensure the highest security standards.
Project: Programme management and IT system implementation in the retail environment
Volkswagen AG
Period: April 2015–January 2018 · 2 years 10 months
Role & responsibilities:
As an experienced expert, I took on programme management and administration for the development, rollout and accompanying operation of IT systems, particularly in the retail environment.
Core competencies & areas of responsibility:
- Process and system optimisation:
Optimisation and integration of existing processes and systems. - Strategy & Design:
Consulting, design, analysis and coordination of the organisational environment of the system application. Evaluation of design alternatives from a technical, architectural and business perspective. - Technology selection & deployment:
Analysis, selection and planning of the deployment of decentralised hardware and software components. - Quality assurance & IT security:
Conducting E2E tests and acceptance tests in cooperation with the specialist departments. Coordination of IT security audits and management of penetration tests.
Project: Strategic consulting and implementation of IT systems
After-sales systems Volkswagen Group Retail Germany
Period: April 2015–May 2016 · 1 year
- Strategy & conception: Comprehensive consulting, conception and analysis of the organisational environment of the system application. Coordination of coordination processes in the organisational environment. Evaluation of concept alternatives from a technical, architectural and business management perspective.
- Technology selection & deployment: Analysis and selection of decentralised hardware and software components. Planning of hardware and software deployment.
- Quality assurance & IT security: Conducting E2E tests and approvals in close cooperation with the specialist departments. Coordination of IT security audits and management of penetration tests
Project: Cloud-based ERP Transformation Programme
Company: Hoffmann La Roche Ltd.
Period: February 2010 – December 2010 · 11 months · Switzerland
Role:
SCRUM Master / Senior Project Manager Project objectives & context: Holistic management of a transformation programme for end-to-end process standardisation and the rollout of a new cloud-based procurement system.
Key tasks & responsibilities:
- Project & Development Management:
Management of the development of cloud-based software (SWProvider GEP, India).
Sprint and test planning.
Deployment and migration planning. - Business & Stakeholder Management:
Comprehensive support for the business team.
Evaluation of requirements from global business partners (ROCHE). - Organisational development & change management:
Design and implementation of change management measures. - Implementation of ‘new ways of working’ (agile project management / Scrum) for a cross-functional, global team (Switzerland, Germany, Canada, USA, UK).
Project: Project management and consulting in the field of IT security
Federal Office for Information Security (BSI)
Duration: 2 years 11 months Berlin
Project 1:
Project Manager Jan. 2009–Dec. 2009
Role: Project Manager & Consultant
Tasks & Focus Areas:
- Holistic project management: Assumption of project management responsibilities for IT-Initiatives.
- System and process development: Active participation in the development and optimisation of processes and systems.
- Consulting: Function as a consultant in the context of system application and design.
Project 2:
Feb. 2007–Dec. 2008 · 1 year 11 months
Role: Project Manager & Consultant
Tasks & Focus:
- Holistic project management: Assumption of project management responsibilities for IT-Initiatives.
- System and process development: Active participation in the development and optimisation of processes and systems.
- Consulting: Function as a consultant in the context of system application and design.
Project: Comprehensive IT project management and consulting
AUDI AG
2 years 1 month Ingolstadt, Zwickau, Munich
As an experienced project manager and consultant, I have taken on comprehensive responsibility for the development, rollout and optimisation of IT systems in two consecutive projects, always with a focus on process integration, organisational coordination and IT security.
Project 1:
IT system development and process optimisation
- Period: 2006 – 2007 (1 year)
- Role: Project manager, consultant, project management
- Focus:
Management of projects for the development and optimisation of IT systems and processes.
Consulting on system applications and their organisational environment.
Project 2:
- IT system rollout and integration (including finance)
- Period: 2005–2006 (1 year)
- Role: IT project manager, consultant, project management (with a focus on finance)
- Main areas of focus:
Project management for the development and rollout of IT systems. Optimisation and integration of existing processes and systems.
Consulting & design: Comprehensive consulting, design and analysis of the organisational environment of the system application.
Evaluation: Evaluation of concept alternatives from a technical and business perspective.
IT security: Responsibility for IT security (ITSP) and active participation in the life cycle committee for DMS systems.
Project: IT project management and system integration for Volkswagen
Projects and Systems Department for Volkswagen AG
Period: August 2003 – April 2005 · 1 year 9 months
Role:
Project leader, consultant, project manager
Key tasks & responsibilities:
- IT system development & rollout:
Management and implementation of IT system development and rollout.
Optimisation and integration of existing processes and systems. - Strategic consulting & conception:
Comprehensive consulting, conception and analysis of the organisational environment of the system application.
Coordination of coordination processes in the organisational environment.
Evaluation of concept alternatives from a technical and business management perspective. - Process optimisation & service management:
Application of optimisation methods (e.g. Kaizen, CIP²).
Development of service concepts for optimising production.
Support for service teams in production.
Moderation of workshops and processes. - Technology selection & implementation:
Analysis and selection of decentralised hardware and software components.
Planning of hardware and software use.
Conducting tests and approvals in cooperation with the specialist departments.
IT security & compliance:
Responsibility for IT security (ITSP).
Collaboration in the life cycle committee for DMS systems.
Collaboration and negotiation within the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT). - Financial & Business Processes:
Expertise in invoice verification, order creation, invoicing, purchasing and sales.
Technologies & Systems (selection):
- Operating systems: Microsoft Windows Server (2003, 2008, 2012)
- Applications: Microsoft Visio, MS Project, MS Office
- ERP/specialised systems: SAP/R3, ELSA, ETKA, CARLO, NT-Basic, VAUDIS, PSi-ERP